Flash bracket

Hello,
I want to buy a cheap flash bracket to fit 40D+grip AND 5D+grip. I found on ebay:

1. Quickflip 600 http://cgi.ebay.co.uk …iewItem&item=20​0460067761
2. Quickflip 900 http://cgi.ebay.co.uk …ss_RL?hash=item​2eac701658

Which one do you recommended? Or another one? I don't want to spend more than $40.
Thanks.

I just bought this from Amazon today

http://www.amazon.com …ics&qid=1271337​496&sr=1-8

As I have 2 cameras and only one bracket, and need both on brackets for events now. The flash thing is killing me! It's $250. But I don't have a grip because it's so heavy with the grip. Imagine putting a very heavy camera with a very heavy lens on a bracket that costs $50, then putting a flash on it. Are you sure you want to do that? I hope it's worth the money as the more expensive brackets are made to hold such heavy loads. You still have to get the off camera cord. Don't forget that.

Stupid question here.

It seems like flash brackets only raise the flash off of the hotshoe by a small amount. Do they really make that big of a difference?

versedmb wrote in post #9999450
Stupid question here.

It seems like flash brackets only raise the flash off of the hotshoe by a small amount. Do they really make that big of a difference?

The flash bracket also allows you to keep the flash above the lens no matter which orientation you shoot in (portrait or landscape). I think I'd be safe in saying that for most brackets, that is the primary function of the flash bracket with height being secondary.

PacAce wrote in post #9999481
The flash bracket also allows you to keep the flash above the lens no matter which orientation you shoot in (portrait or landscape). I think I'd be safe in saying that for most brackets, that is the primary function of the flash bracket with height being secondary.

Thanks, makes sense. I can see how shooting in portrait orientation the flash is barely above the lens.

My advice: dont go with a cheap flash bracket! I have owned MANY believe me and they have all been cheap, flimsy, and questionably secure/safe. I think the only three companies now-a-days making reputable products is RRS, Newton and Custom Brackets. Personally I went with one of the RRS solutions and you can read my review on it here: LINK Save your money and get a nicer one. If you go cheap youll only end up upgrading later and wasting the money on the cheaper ones you tried...

Thanks for all response.
You're right with the expensive brackets. But i need this bracket for occasionally use, this is why i want an cheap bracket.

I have another questions: cords like this
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk …&ssPageName=STR​K:MEWAX:IT
or this
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk …&ssPageName=STR​K:MEWAX:IT
or this
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk …&ssPageName=STR​K:MEWAX:IT

preserves e-ttl II function of camera, or just simple e-ttl ?

crissoft wrote in post #10005471
Thanks for all response.
You're right with the expensive brackets. But i need this bracket for occasionally use, this is why i want an cheap bracket.

Does it really matter if the use is only occasional or not?

When it breaks occasionally, is that OK?

My bracket gets used on rare occasions, but I went with a more secure solution.

I just couldn't see risking my gear, even if it was only on rare occasions.

The Stroboframe 350 remains a good bargain in brackets.

Stroboframe is def a good middle ground. They have been around a long time and OP, you should def give them a look.

I have used Custom Brackets CB Junior for several years and have been very happy with the Quality.
http://www.amazon.com …oto&qid=1271472​687&sr=1-1

I would like with like Suzi's but I just don't use one enough to justify the price, but I also wanted one that was strong and reliable. The CB Jr has never given me any problems, and is well built.

Ed

I bought one used, and I like it a lot...apparenlty i just learned it's that stroboframe 350, based on DC FAn's post. I use it backwards though, so I can still use my camera's battery-grip shutter button.
That's important to me....many brackets tip the camera the "wrong" way.

versedmb wrote in post #9999450
Stupid question here.

It seems like flash brackets only raise the flash off of the hotshoe by a small amount. Do they really make that big of a difference?

Height is not so much the issue (to fix redeye), but the greater problem which is solved by a proper bracket (which keeps the flash centered on the lens optical axis) is the elimination of side shadow.

Wilt wrote in post #10014592
Height is not so much the issue (to fix redeye), but the greater problem which is solved by a proper bracket (which keeps the flash centered on the lens optical axis) is the elimination of side shadow.

I read about flash brackets and items like RRS's CRD that are designed to keep the flash above the lens no matter the orientation, as you said. Then I hear things like "the best thing you can do is get the flash off the camera because having it right above the lens creates a very flat and unflattering light." I'm having trouble reconciling those two. Can you shed some light on it, so to speak?

mike_d wrote in post #10014663
I read about flash brackets and items like RRS's CRD that are designed to keep the flash above the lens no matter the orientation, as you said. Then I hear things like "the best thing you can do is get the flash off the camera because having it right above the lens creates a very flat and unflattering light." I'm having trouble reconciling those two. Can you shed some light on it, so to speak?

My understanding:

1. Usually its best to get flash off camera when you can.

2. When you can't get flash off camera (say your shooting a wedding) then a bracket is one step better than on camera flash.